A welcome break ahead

Many places
will experience a brief break from the stubborn cold
southwesterly flow on Thursday, except around Northland and
Auckland where southwesterlies and showers, with small hail
will continue. "Light winds and generally fine conditions
are expected for much of New Zealand today, however there
will be some showers in the far north and later in the far
south" MetService meteorologist Elke Louw commented.

On
Friday, another front is likely to bring a return to
southwesterly winds along eastern coasts of both islands
again. "An area of high pressure over the Tasman Sea slowly
starts to build over New Zealand heading intoSaturday, but
not before one last sneaky southerly brings some showers for
the southern and eastern parts of the North Island and
eastern coastal regions of the South Island", Louw
said.

For those football fans attending the games at the
Westpac Stadium in Wellington on Saturday, "It would be a
good idea to take an extra jersey with you, as the
southerlies are expected to freshen in the evening which
could drag in a few showers and give an extra bite in the
air", Louw went on to say.

On Sunday, the high pressure
continues to build over New Zealand,resulting in a chilly
and frosty start, with the showers being kicked away to
leave behind mainly fine conditions and light winds for
most.

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